Senior Program Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is seeking a Program Manager (Water/Wastewater) with a proven track record in the development and delivery of large water/wastewater capital programs. This role will be responsible for the delivery of integrated, technically complex, multi-year, multi-project programs with large capital value, multiple stakeholders and high public visibility. Infrastructure may include both vertical assets, such as existing and planned water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, storage tanks, and pump stations, as well as linear assets, including existing and planned water distribution and transmission mains, force mains, tunnels, sewers, and combined sewer overflow (CSO) systems. Candidates will demonstrate a flexible and effective programmatic approach to management of all aspects of design, procurement, construction admiration and site inspections and lifecycle delivery of large capital programs, supported by HDR’s extensive team of technical and management experts.

As a Program Manager at HDR, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social, economic and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.

Senior Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Develop, lead and deliver large drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion.
• Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate.
• Work with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Support client in developing program and project budgets, schedules and delivery strategies.
• Act as liaison between client, HDR and principal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings.
• Implement effective technical and program/project management protocols, including effective program controls
• Exemplify leadership and ability to work with client to implement strategic direction.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• A minimum of 15 years’ of related experience in water and wastewater consulting and engineering management, including a minimum 5+ years of experience as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in project management information systems, and tools for project and program scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track for client/consultant relations experience.
• Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members with growth mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven ability of leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
• At least one of the following licenses/certifications:

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.